Top batsman and Prince of Indian cricket Shubman Gill has sustained a finger injury in what is proving to be a major blow to the Indian cricket team and his participation in the Perth Test match against Australia appears highly doubtful.
Under the captaincy of Starting November 22, the Men in Blue will take on Pat Cummins-led Australia in the upcoming five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024.
Finger injury means Shubman Gill's participation in first Test match is in jeopardy: report
This reported finger injury of Shubman will cause a lot of problems for Team India. According to a reliable news report, the 25-year-old injured his finger while attempting a catch during the recent in-game simulation.
The Men in Blue players took part in an intra-team practice match to acclimate to Australian playing conditions ahead of the start of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024 series. But the practice match turned out to be an unforgettable experience for the tourists as several key players suffered knocks and injury scares ahead of the first friendly in Perth.
While wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul injured his elbow, middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan suffered a similar injury before being declared fit to play. In fact, Virat Kohli, who is considered one of the fittest players in modern day cricket, has been examined for an unspecified injury. In such a situation, Bill's injury news comes as a big blow to the fans of the Indian cricket team who want to see their key players take the field against the Mighty Australians.
Captain Rohit Sharma is expected to take part in the Perth Test match
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's chances of taking part in the opening match in Perth have increased, which is a major boost for the Men in Blue. The veteran's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, gave birth to a baby boy on Friday and he is expected to join his teammates in Perth before the start of the series. If he ends up playing the game, the Indian team management is likely to let one of Jurel or Rahul play in the middle order.
